Career
Fair is heldPrairie Junior/Senior High hosted a Science Career Fair on December
17th for the 7th-12th grade science classes. Students could
choose from 20 different presenters to visit with about their science-related
careers. This activity was organized by science teacher, Liz McLeod,
and GEAR UP Site coordinator, Loretta Poxleitner, to help the kids see
all the different career options that are related to science.
A big thank you to the following individuals for taking the time to
attend this event and help the kids explore science-based careers:
Helen Rowland (Veterinarian), Lynn Danly (BLM/Natural Resource Specialist),
Brad Schaff (Dentist), Jan Jungert (Nurse Practitioner), Colleen Bennett
(Hospital Laboratory Manager), Steve Wilson (Radiology Technician), Kathy
Seubert (Registered Nurse), Kyle Westhoff (Physical Therapist), Shannon
Fuchs and Brett Madron (Idaho Forest Group Engineers), Mike Kennedy and
Josh Kaschmitter (Primeland, Agronomy), Rhonda Wemhoff (Architect), Bill
Seybold and Kyle Christopher (Fish and Game, Wildlife Biologist and Conservation
Officer), and five representatives of the Forest Service – David Green
(GIS Specialist), Anne Connor (Hydrologist), Amy Larson (Forester) Josh
Lattin (Trail Specialist) and Tom McLeod (Fire Fighter).

Helen Rowland, DVM, and Lynn Danly visit with Prairie
Students about their science-related careers at the Career Fair last week.Steve Wilson and Colleen Bennett visit with students
about their careers in Radiology and Lab Management.Wildlands Fire Fighter, Tom McLeod of the Forest Service,
gave students the opportunity to try on his fire pack, sling his chainsaw
over their shoulder and "take a walk" on the treadmill. Here, Jayce
Huling gives it a try with his classmates looking on.